Supreme Court Blocks USPS Mail Ballot Rule in Trump Election Challenge

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Postal Service rule restricting mail ballots, dealing blow to Trump's election efforts ahead of midterms.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to allow the Postal Service to enforce a new rule limiting mail-in voting, marking a major setback for President Donald Trump’s campaign to restrict ballot access before the November midterm elections.

The decision came after the Justice Department sought to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the rule while ongoing legal challenges continue. The rule was introduced following a March executive order by Trump aimed at tightening mail voting procedures, which critics argue could hinder voter participation.

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Justice Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented, with Alito comparing the legal arguments against the rule to a “Hail Mary pass” unlikely to succeed. However, no other justices joined the dissent. The court, which holds a 6-3 conservative majority, did not provide further explanation for its refusal to intervene.

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